Jurgen Klopp has given Liverpool the green light to sign PSV striker Johan Bakayoko, who is attracting interest from Manchester United. According to TEAMTalk, Klopp has offered Bakayoko to the Merseysiders’ owners, Fenway Sports Group. The 20-year-old has risen through the Eredivisie ranks with PSV and has 13 assists and six goals in 33 league games this season.
Liverpool are linked with a number of extremes, Mohamed Salah’s future at Anfield is uncertain. According to The Guardian , Saudi Arabian professional league giants Al Ittihad are interested in the 31-year-old, despite a £150m bid being rejected last summer.
Bayern Munich’s Leroy Sane and Real Sociedad’s Takefusa Kubo are also being considered for a long-term deal with Salah. – Periodic replacement. But Klopp believes Bakayoko is the perfect candidate to replace the Egyptian superstar.
Bakayoko is expected to leave PSV this summer, with current club director Ernie Stewart admitting as much to Voetbalkrant: “I don’t think Bakayoko will play for PSV next season. It’s amazing what Johan has done for someone his age. He has had 30 excellent performances in recent months. “With PSV and the Belgian national team.
The cost of nine international players from Belgium could be around €40 million. He is known for his speed, excellent vision and constant targeting of opposing defenders.
However, the Merseyside side could face competition from rivals Manchester United as Erik Ten Hag looks to strengthen their attack. The Red Devils have reportedly added Bakayoko to their transfer wish list. It could be a busy summer for Manchester United. Sir Jim Ratcliffe and his INEOS team will oversee the club’s sporting activities once the acquisition of the minority 25% stake is confirmed. Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has discussed Klopp’s move to Liverpool.
Ten Haag spent two seasons at Manchester United, but one of his most interesting comments was about Klopp’s appointment in June 2022. The Dutch coach was asked about the successful reign of Liverpool and Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola (via ESPN): “The era is over.” But Ten Hag probably didn’t think Klopp would take the time to leave Anfield after two years.
Manchester United manager believes the German’s move is not a good thing for the Premier League (via first source above):”It’s not good for the Premier League. “So he created an era there, founded the club and brought it back to its roots. Congratulations.”
Klopp ended his 30-year wait for the Premier League title when Liverpool became champions in 2020. He also led Manchester United to the UEFA Champions League, FA Cup and League Cup, amassing 290 wins in 467 games.
